News articles tagged with 'sensitivity'
In hungry flies, sense of smell grows keener
— 1 Apr 2011 15:33 | BiologyWhen fruit flies are hungry, they become especially attuned to the scent of their next good meal, according to a report in the April 1st issue of Cell, a Cell Press publication. That…
A more definitive test for a common sexually transmitted infection
— 9 Mar 2011 19:38 | HealthA study from the microbiology lab at Rhode Island Hospital has found that a new test may be more accurate in identifying a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), Trichamonos vaginalis…
Scientists probe the role of motor protein in hearing loss
— 7 Mar 2011 16:58 | HealthFrom grinding heavy metal to soothing ocean waves, the sounds we hear are all perceptible thanks to the vibrations felt by tiny molecular motors in the hair cells of the inner ear.…
Smartphones - the grip of death
— 28 Feb 2011 17:07 | TechnologyThe growth in the demand of smartphones has highlighted the complexities of wireless communications through problems of reduced sensitivity when the user holds some devices. New research…
Study examines effectiveness of mammography screening for women with prior breast cancer
— 23 Feb 2011 19:17 | HealthMammography screening in women with a personal history of breast cancer detects second breast cancers at an early stage, but has lower accuracy, compared to screening in women without…
Taking more steps every day can help ward off diabetes
— 14 Jan 2011 15:47 | HealthSimply taking more steps every day not only helps ward off obesity but also reduces the risk of diabetes, finds a study published on bmj.com today…
New ground broken on aggression research
— 8 Dec 2010 18:32 | HealthQuestionnaire results and DNA samples volunteered by a group of University of Alberta students has broken new ground in the study of aggression. U of A Psychology researcher Peter Hurd…
Use of low-dose aspirin associated with improved performance of test for detecting colorectal cancer
— 8 Dec 2010 17:53 | HealthUse of low-dose aspirin prior to a newer type of faecal occult blood test is associated with a higher sensitivity for detecting advanced colorectal tumours, compared to no aspirin use,…
Psychologists identify influence of social interaction on sensitivity to physical pain
— 9 Nov 2010 12:16 | HealthPsychologists at the University of Toronto have shown that the nature of a social interaction has the ability to influence an individual's sensitivity to physical pain. The discovery…
Insulin sensitivity may explain link between obesity, memory problems
— 22 Oct 2010 14:28 | HealthBecause of impairments in their insulin sensitivity, obese individuals demonstrate different brain responses than their normal-weight peers while completing a challenging cognitive…